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WINT.DEFENDER UHP

5.9 Below average
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 4 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 195/55 R15 among 39 available
PTI reduced by 0,1 – wet −5,6 % weak in the wet
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
26 700 Ft
in 195/55 R15
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Load capacityLI index

Load index (LI) — You must keep the LI at least as high as stated in the vehicle registration document for the specific tyre size. A higher LI (load index) is permitted by law.

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SpeedSI index

Speed index (SI) — For winter (3PMSF) tyres, the SI may be either higher or lower than stated in the vehicle registration document.

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Your size 195/55 R15 85H EAN: 6959956738175 SAP: 221004239
LEAO WINT.DEFENDER UHP
Rolling resistanceD Wet gripC NoiseB Price from 41 046 Ft
M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF
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Price comparison across shops by EAN: 8605068728631

Current prices for size 195/55 R15.

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Rating and verdict

How the Leao WINT.DEFENDER UHP evaluated

5.9 Below average
PTI – Pneutesty Index 5,9 / 10 PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 195/55 R15 among 39 available
PTI reduced by 0,1 – wet −5,6 % weak in the wet tested only in R18, R19 incomplete measurement: no wear measurement wear not measured
✓ Disciplines
Snow from 9 measurements · 3 tests
beats 12 of 42
30 −3,1 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking 3 tests
beats 12 of 42
28 −3,7 %
snow traction 3 tests
beats 9 of 38
21 −4,7 %
snow handling 3 tests
beats 7 of 38
17 ≈ average
Wet from 12 measurements · 4 tests
beats 4 of 50
9 −6,3 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking 4 tests
beats 1 of 50
6 −9,9 %
Aquaplaning 3 tests
beats 11 of 39
25 −2,1 %
wet handling 3 tests
beats 3 of 38
3 −5,3 %
Dry from 6 measurements · 3 tests
beats 18 of 39
47 ≈ average
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking 3 tests
beats 27 of 39
65 +1,2 %
dry handling 3 tests
beats 4 of 38
7 ≈ average
Ice
– Not measured.
Economy from 3 measurements · 3 tests no wear measurement
beats 17 of 39
45 +1,7 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 3 tests
beats 12 of 39
37 ≈ average
Noise and comfort from 2 measurements · 3 tests
beats 15 of 39
40 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 2 tests
beats 2 of 39
3 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 12 of 26
29 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Weakness
Snow worse than 70 % Wet worse than 91 %

Customer reviews are not part of PTI – PTI is based on measurements from independent tests; for tyres with few tests it also partly considers the brand's class.

✓ Characteristics data-driven recommendations
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A balanced choice performance, comfort and price
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For everyday driving city and motorway
M+S
M+S Suitable for mud and snow

Where Leao WINTER DEFENDER UHP stands in size 195/55 R15

Compared with 29 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

weakestbest
This tyre 5,9 26 700 Ft
Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 8.3 33 856 Ft Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 32 758 Ft Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 29 107 Ft Hankook W452 WINTER I*CEPT RS2 8.3 32 200 Ft Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 34 349 Ft Vredestein WINTRAC 8.0 30 124 Ft Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 7.8 40 178 Ft Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 37 282 Ft Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 34 494 Ft Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 32 649 Ft Falken EUROWINTER HS02 7.6 32 520 Ft Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 25 320 Ft better and cheaper Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 31 935 Ft Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 7.4 34 825 Ft Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 27 087 Ft Giti GITIWINTER W2 7.4 33 567 Ft Toyo S944 Observe XL 7.3 53 028 Ft Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 30 192 Ft Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G 3 6.8 28 188 Ft Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 24 017 Ft better and cheaper Apollo ALNAC 4G WINTER 6.8 28 702 Ft Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.7 26 670 Ft better and cheaper Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G WH2 6.4 42 482 Ft Petlas SNOWMASTER 2 BSW M+S 3PMSF 6.4 27 882 Ft Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP51 6.0 Leao WINTER DEFENDER UHP 5.9 26 700 Ft This tyre Triangle TW401 WinterX 5.7 20 117 Ft Minerva FROSTRACK HP M+S 5.6 29 768 Ft Goodride SW 608 SNOWMASTER XL M+S 5.2 20 376 Ft
5,2 Median 7,4 8,3
26. rank in the group of 29 compared
10 % of tyres are weaker in this group
−1,5 below the group median group median 7,4
−2,4 behind the best in the group the best has 8,3
💡 A better rating for less money In this group there are 3 tyres with a better score that are also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (29)
  1. 1. 8.3 Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 33 856 Ft +7 156 Ft
  2. 1. 8.3 Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 32 758 Ft +6 058 Ft
  3. 1. 8.3 Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 29 107 Ft +2 407 Ft
  4. 1. 8.3 Hankook W452 WINTER I*CEPT RS2 32 200 Ft +5 499 Ft
  5. 5. 8.1 Kleber KRISALP HP3 34 349 Ft +7 648 Ft
  6. 6. 8.0 Vredestein WINTRAC 30 124 Ft +3 424 Ft
  7. 7. 7.8 Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 40 178 Ft +13 478 Ft
  8. 7. 7.8 Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 37 282 Ft +10 581 Ft
  9. 9. 7.7 Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 34 494 Ft +7 794 Ft
  10. 10. 7.6 Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 32 649 Ft +5 949 Ft
  11. 10. 7.6 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 32 520 Ft +5 819 Ft
  12. 12. 7.5 Barum POLARIS 6 better and cheaper 25 320 Ft −1 380 Ft
  13. 13. 7.4 Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 31 935 Ft +5 235 Ft
  14. 13. 7.4 Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 34 825 Ft +8 124 Ft
  15. 13. 7.4 Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 27 087 Ft +386 Ft
  16. 13. 7.4 Giti GITIWINTER W2 33 567 Ft +6 867 Ft
  17. 17. 7.3 Toyo S944 Observe XL 53 028 Ft +26 328 Ft
  18. 18. 6.9 Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 30 192 Ft +3 491 Ft
  19. 19. 6.8 Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G 3 28 188 Ft +1 487 Ft
  20. 19. 6.8 Matador MP93 NORDICCA better and cheaper 24 017 Ft −2 683 Ft
  21. 19. 6.8 Apollo ALNAC 4G WINTER 28 702 Ft +2 002 Ft
  22. 22. 6.7 Debica FRIGO HP 2 better and cheaper 26 670 Ft −30 Ft
  23. 23. 6.4 Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G WH2 42 482 Ft +15 782 Ft
  24. 23. 6.4 Petlas SNOWMASTER 2 BSW M+S 3PMSF 27 882 Ft +1 181 Ft
  25. 25. 6.0 Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP51
  26. 26. 5.9 Leao WINTER DEFENDER UHP This tyre 26 700 Ft
  27. 27. 5.7 Triangle TW401 WinterX 20 117 Ft −6 584 Ft
  28. 28. 5.6 Minerva FROSTRACK HP M+S 29 768 Ft +3 067 Ft
  29. 29. 5.2 Goodride SW 608 SNOWMASTER XL M+S 20 376 Ft −6 325 Ft
Specifications

Technical information

Our classification not an official manufacturer classification

Focus: Standard

The largest and best-selling category, and Leao WINT.DEFENDER UHP belongs to it. No single property is pushed here at the expense of the others — comfort, grip, noise and tread life keep a sensible balance. For most drivers it is the safest bet: the tyre behaves predictably in the dry and in the wet and covers a decent number of kilometres.

Eco
Eco
Eco-standard
Eco-standard
Standard
Standard
Standard-sport
Standard-sport
Sport
Sport
Supersport
Supersport
Selected size 195/55 R15
Width195 mm
Profile height55 %
Rim diameter15″
Load index (LI)85
Speed index (SI)H
EAN8605068728631
Manufacturer Leao
Tread WINT.DEFENDER UHP
Season Winter
Vehicle type Passenger car
Available technologies
M+S Yes - M+S
Comparison

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Test history

Which tests it appeared in

Total tests 2×
Wins 0×
Top 3 0×
Average placement 27,5
2026
44. place
AutoBild big winter tire test braking 245/45 R19 2026
49 tyres
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2023
11. place
Tyre Reviews Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18 2023
13 tyres ·Premiere
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Price history

How the price has evolved

Lowest price across shops for size 195/55 R15.

Current lowest
26 700,48 Ft
↗ 0,60 % more expensive
Lowest for the period
26 541,73 Ft
28.7.2026
Highest for the period
28 097,48 Ft
6.10.2026
28 097,48 26 541,73 26 700,48 Ft 28.7.2026 8.11.2026 28.7.2026: 26 541,73 Ft 27.9.2026: 27 800,30 Ft 6.10.2026: 28 097,48 Ft 17.10.2026: 26 678,89 Ft 23.10.2026: 26 780,49 Ft 24.10.2026: 26 907,49 Ft 3.11.2026: 26 744,93 Ft 4.11.2026: 26 737,31 Ft 5.11.2026: 26 636,98 Ft 6.11.2026: 26 647,14 Ft 7.11.2026: 26 700,48 Ft 8.11.2026: 26 700,48 Ft

The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.

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